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North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port
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North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port

Repeat visits to the port could indicate loosening enforcement pressure from Beijing

North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 14, 2018
U.S. defense stocks drop on Trump’s military drills announcement
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U.S. defense stocks drop on Trump’s military drills announcement

USD / JPY pair pushed to three week highs on the back of the Kim-Trump summit, however

U.S. defense stocks drop on Trump’s military drills announcement
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 13, 2018
As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
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As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore

Vessel identified by Panel of Experts for coal smuggling last year continues activities in the region

As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 11, 2018
Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea
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Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea

If accurate, shipments must also be reported to the UN

Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 6, 2018
N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
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N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days

Visit sees a recent uptick in DPRK vessel activity continue

N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 5, 2018
North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years
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North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years

Solar cells are currently sanctioned by the UN as part of wider restrictions on machinery

North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 4, 2018
Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port
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Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port

Visits come at similar time to other DPRK ships heading to a coal handling facility

Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 1, 2018
Hotel construction begins at site of abandoned Chinese mall in Pyongyang
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Hotel construction begins at site of abandoned Chinese mall in Pyongyang

Sudden sign of activity at long-abandoned site follows Sino-DPRK summits

Hotel construction begins at site of abandoned Chinese mall in Pyongyang
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll May 30, 2018
Following hiatus, North Korean vessels reappear at Chinese coal port
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Following hiatus, North Korean vessels reappear at Chinese coal port

Visits buck recent trend of DPRK-flagged ships primarily visiting Dalian

Following hiatus, North Korean vessels reappear at Chinese coal port
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 29, 2018
Imagery shows rare night-time cargo train crossing into North Korea
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Imagery shows rare night-time cargo train crossing into North Korea

Source says DPRK train featured coal carriages, travelling from Dandong to Sinuiju

Imagery shows rare night-time cargo train crossing into North Korea
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 22, 2018
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